Vail Symposium - Convening Locally, Thinking Globally

The Vail Symposium is a grassroots, non-profit organization that has been part of the life and history of Vail since 1971. Our mission is to provide educational programs for the Vail Valley community that are thought-provoking, diverse and affordable.

Winter 2024-25 Season...and More to Come!

Unlimited Adventure 2024Mountainfilm on Tour – Beaver Creek
Thu Jan 2
6:00 PM
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Environmental Awareness Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis
Wed Jan 15
6:00 PM
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Conversations on Controversial Issues The Transfer of Power: Conversations on Controversial Issues with Clay Jenkinson
Wed Jan 22
6:00 PM
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Arts & Culture Shakespeare: the Magic of the Word
Thu Jan 23
6:00 PM
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Arts & Culture Shakespeare for My Father
Fri Jan 24
6:00 PM
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Consciousness, Geopolitical Why the US government takes the UAP (UFO) Issue Seriously
Wed Jan 29
6:00 PM
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Environmental Awareness Solar Energy 2035: Technology and Economics
Tue Feb 11
6:00 PM
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Geopolitical, Hot Topics, Science & Technology Superconvergence: How the Genetics, Biotech, and AI Revolutions Will Transform Our Lives, Work and World
Tue Feb 18
6:00 PM
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Hot Topics Beyond the Board Game to Supermarkets & Search Engines: Monopolies and Antitrust
Mon Feb 24
6:00 PM
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Geopolitical On the Ground in Ukraine: Voices of Resilience
Thu Mar 6
6:00 PM
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Geopolitical The Changing Nuclear Landscape in a Turbulent World
Wed Mar 12
6:00 PM
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Conversations on Controversial Issues Loaded Words and the Power of Language: Conversations on Controversial Issues with Clay Jenkinson
Wed Mar 26
6:00 PM
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History Presidential Precedents: Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky and Clay Jenkinson
Thu Mar 27
6:00 PM
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Financial, Speaking Locally Crawling Behind: Addressing the Early Childcare Crisis
Wed Apr 16
4:00 PM
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OUR SPEAKERS

Paul Lasakow
Paul Lasakow
Executive Director
Paul Lasakow is thrilled to again share the stage with his great friend Clay Jenkinson and continue their long ...
Michelle Shupe
Michelle Shupe
Actor and Director
Michelle Shupe is delighted to have the opportunity to work on Lynn Redgrave’s wonderful and challenging piece, ...
Peter Garino
Peter Garino
Artistic Director
Peter Garino is a founding member of The Shakespeare Project of Chicago and has served as its Artistic Director for ...

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